Writing Workshop

Writing American Exceptionalism Workshop w/ Professor Schweikart

April 22, 2019

Student Writing Workshop
4:30 pm: Doors Open

5:00 – 5:45 pm: Workshop

Muskegon Community College
221 S Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI 49442
Stevenson Center Room 1100

Cost for the Workshops - FREE - NOTE: The first 30 student who register will receive a FREE boxed sandwich meal, provided by a generous sponsor in memory of their loved one.

THANKS TO A GENEROUS DONOR IN REMEMBRANCE OF A LOVED ONE: The 1st 30 students to register will receive confirmation and further details will then be provided to you about your complimentary meal. If you do not receive an email stating that you are one of the first 30 to register you are welcome to bring your own food on campus. There are 3 Campus Dining Services available to meet your needs. More details will be provided in an email and in future posts.

ADDITIONALLY - Open to the Public
Larry Schweikart Debut 'Reagan: The American President'
7:00 – 8:30 pm: Talk • Q&A • Book Signing

Larry Schweikart, a native Arizonian, went to Arizona State University and received a BA in Political Science, then went on the road with several different rock bands, opening for such 60s/70s acts as Steppenwolf. He abruptly decided he wanted to be a history professor, and received an MA from ASU in history, then a Ph.D. from University of California, Santa Barbara.

From 1985 to 2016 he taught at the University of Dayton. Schweikart’s best selling books include Seven Events that Made America and his #1 NYTimes bestseller, with Mike Allen, A Patriot’s History of the United States. He has been on almost all media, from Al-Jazeera to Glenn Beck, from Tavis Smiley to Rush Limbaugh. Since 2009, he has been a film producer.

His documentary, “Rockin’ the Wall,” about rock music’s part in bringing down the Iron Curtain, appeared on PBS. Author of over 25 books and numerous screenplays, his forthcoming Reagan: the American President is to be the subject of a feature film.

Workshop Information

Parents & Teachers are welcome to attend YFTAL workshops with their child or student. These workshops are being offered to help prepare students to enter the YFTAL Student Essay Contest (see link to essay contest rules for more details.). The contest is for students who reside or attend a school in Muskegon County - HOWEVER - students, parents, and teachers from other counties are welcome and encouraged to attend the workshops. These workshops will provide an opportunity for students to sharpen their writing and public speaking skills in a fun and engaging way outside of the classroom

Past Event

2:00 – 2:45 pm Session 1: The Art of Persuasive Writing
3:00 -3:45 pm Session 2: The Art of Public Speaking

The Event Center at Fricano Place
1050 W Western Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49441

Doors Open at 1:30 pm

Cost for the Workshops - FREE - NOTE: There will be a $5.00 charge at the door for Fricano’s Famous Pizza following Sessions 1 & 2

Parents & Teachers are welcome to attend

Cost for Workshops for Adults – FREE – NOTE: There will be a $10.00 charge at the door for Fricano’s Famous Pizza following of Sessions 1 & 2

Y4TL Summer Workshops are being offered to help prepare students to enter the 1st Y4TL Student Essay Contest (see link to essay contest rules for more details.). The contest is for students who reside or attend a school in Muskegon County. However, students, parents, and teachers from other counties are welcome and encouraged to attend the workshops. Students will be able to sharpen their writing and public speaking skills in a fun and engaging way outside of the classroom.

Dr. Paul JehlePresenter: Dr. Paul Jehle is the Executive Director of Plymouth Rock Foundation www.plymrock.org. Dr. Jehle currently serves on Plymouth's 2020 Commission in preparation for the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the Pilgrims. Dr. Jehle is a sought after speaker nationally and internationally. For over thirty years he has been a classroom instructor for grades 7-12 and is currently teaching high school.

He has traveled throughout the US and internationally educating adults and youth in academic disciplines, constitutional law, and government. He wears many hats, sometimes in his home town of Plymouth, MA (home of the Pilgrims) he can be seen wearing Pilgrim clothing and a hat, giving tours of the largest granite monument in the country standing 81 ft. tall. You can see Dr. Jehle in Kirk Cameron’s movie Monumental, which is highly recommended for every FAMILY in America to watch. He and his wife Charlene have two grown children. He’s humble, fun, engaging, and he knows how to make whatever he’s teaching interesting. Join us and see for yourself.

BUT WAIT- THERE’S MORE!
After you enjoy some pizza you may want to stay to listen to Dr. Jehle in the evening.

At 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Dr. Jehle will continue his presentation on THESE TRUTHS: The Declaration of Independence

Invite your family and friends. Get tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/these-truthsthe-declaration-of-independence-with-dr-paul-jehle-tickets-47291023725?aff=ehomecard

Note: Attendees agree to be respectful and courteous to the speaker and the other attendees. If not, participants may be asked to leave and will forfeit the fee and pizza.

Note: Attendees understand and give permission to have photos and videos taken during sessions and evening event.

This is a collaboration of Reviving the Foundations with Arline Helms and Muskegon Pregnancy Services with generous support from Ted and Jennifer Fricano of the Event Center at Fricano Place.